'I'm getting bored if I'm honest!' Mario Falcone to ditch TOWIE after next series

TIME TO MOVE ON: Mario has hinted that he will be ditching the show that made him famous [WENN]

Mario Falcone has declared that he is seriously considering leaving the ITV show after series 12 airs.

The monogamy-challenged star had a drama-crammed time during the eleventh series, having romances with Grace Andrews and Chloe Sims and embarking on an ill-fated celibacy stint.

But now it appears those endless parties with his best mates and his womanising ways have become a bit yawn-inducing.

Speaking to Reveal, the 26-year-old said: "I'm going to leave soon. I think this may be my last series. I'm getting a bit bored of it, to be honest.

HARD KNOCK LIFE: All that partying has become rather dull [WENN/ITV]

“I'm going to leave soon. I think this may be my last series”

Mario Falcone

"I have a few other business ideas I'd like to focus on."

With Mario hinting at his departure, he could join the ever-growing list of cast members flying the coop, including Mark Wright, Lauren Goodger, his ex Lucy Mecklenburgh and Sam Faiers.

However, while his mind is on his career, there's something else that could push the Italian stallion out of Essex.

The former Celebrity Big Brother housemate has voiced how smitten he is with ex-Made In Chelsea star Sophie Lily Kerr, and while he insists the Dubai club promoter is not his girlfriend, settling down does seem to be dwelling on his mind.

The hunk said: "I've had my fun and had a great time with my friends doing all the stuff boys should do at a young age but now I'm ready to settle down and find the right person."

Mario met Sophie while holidaying in Dubai, and is flying back over next week to reunite with the beauty.

LOVED UP: Mario has been open about his new conquest [INSTAGRAM]

GETTING SERIOUS: Mario is flying back out to Dubai next week [TWITTER]